The Telangana government 30 lakh tons of paddy was expected to be procured from farmers during this years Kharif season in the state and asked its civil supplies department to prepare an action plan for it. A total of 107.92 lakh tons of paddy was purchased from 22.18 lakh farmers during 2016 Kharif, 2017 Rabi and Kharif and 2018 Rabi seasons.